“94 ANNUAL REPORT. 
Pres. Smith. The Black Naples is popular in market, and we 
should recommend.one black variety for trial at least. . 
Mr. Elliot. There was a great demand for black currants last 
summer. | 
Pres. Smith. They are only moderate bearers. 
Mr. Elliot. On moist and rich soil, and well cultivated, they 
givé a good yield. 
It was moved to recommend the Black Naples for general culti- 
vation as a black variety. - 
Motion carried unanimously. 
GOOSEBERRIES. 
Gooseberries were then taken up. 
Mr. Jewell. as any one tried Smith’s Seedling ? 
Pres. Smith. The American Seedling is the best I have tried, 
a pale red in color. 
Mr. Jewell. Tried the Downing for several years but it was 
not a success. 
JANESVILLE GRAPE. 
Mr. Jewell. I want the Janesville Grape to take a higher place. 
It is very early, very hardy, bears young and bears neglect. I left 
mine uncovered last year and they came through in good condi- 
tion. 
Mr. Pearce. tis the only one I have succeeded with. Some 
vines bear the same year they are set. The flavor is nearly equal 
to the Concord and some say better. 
It was moved to transfer the Janesville to the list for general 
cultivation. The vote resulted in a tie, 4 for and 4 against, the 
President deciding the vote by voting in the negative. 
CONDITIONS OF SUCCESS IN FRUIT CULTURE. 
Mr. Pearce’s paper on ‘‘ Fall Planting and Root Killing’’ was 
called for, but the following was offered by Mr. Scott : 
Resolved, That the want of due care in the selection of location is the 
greatest retarding influence to successful fruit culture in Minnesota. 
Mr. Brand moved a substitute: 
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